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COUNCIL MINUTES AUGUST 26, 1996 The Sandbur Days event has been held in Sunrise Park for many years. On this same weekend, Waldoch Sports will hold its annual snowmobile races on grass and the men's Club at St. Joseph Catholic Church will hold its annual auction. The Police Department is aware of all of these events, and additional officers will be working that weekend. The snowmobile club organizing the snowmobile races reimburses the Police Department for traffic control and reserve officers usually staff a booth at the Sandbur Days. Council Member Lyden asked if Ms. Anderson is aware of any problems with this event in the past. Ms. Anderson explained that this event has taken place for the past 18 or 19 years, and there have never been a negative report in conjunction with Sandbur Days. Council Member Neal moved to approve the Special Event Application, Beer License Application and Cabaret License Application for Sandbur Days, Circle -Lex Lions Club. Council Member Lyden seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously. Consideration of a Block Party for Caribou Circle, Marilyn Anderson - Ms. Anderson presented a request for a block party in a cul-de-sac of Caribou Circle. The party is planned for September 7, 1996 starting at 2:00 p.m. and ending at 10:00 p.m. Both the Police Department and the Public Works Department have been given information regarding the party. The Public works Department will provide barricades for blocking the cul-de-sac and a police patrol car will visit the party. Council Member Kuether questioned the number of signatures accompanying this application. Although there was one signature missing, Ms. Anderson indicated there had been no objections to this event. Council Member Kuether moved to approve the block party for Caribou Circle, Sunrise Meadows. Council Member Lyden seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously. Consideration of Resolution No. 96 - 98 Declaring Costs to be Assessed, Ordering Preparation of Assessment Roll, and Setting Public Hearing for Unpaid Sewer and Water Utility Bills, Marilyn Anderson - By way of background, Ms. Anderson explained that each year a number of property owners fail to pay their utility bills in a timely manner. The Lino Lakes City Code Section 401.29 and Section 402, Subdivision 6, provide that all delinquent sewer and water utility bills shall be certified to the County Auditor for collection with property taxes. Resolution No. 96 - 98 lists all delinquent sewer and water billings, and provides for a public hearing on September 23, 1996 to take public input on this matter. All property owners who have not paid their utility billings will be notified by mail and will be given an opportunity to respond at the public hearing. The City will continue to accept payments on delinquent accounts and will certify only the unpaid portions of delinquent billings. Council Member Kuether questioned the large amounts of some of the delinquent billings. She also requested a copy of the correspondence forwarded to residents. 12